Monte Morgan is one of the prime suspects in the Ella French shooting case.
Monte, aka Emonte Morgan, along with his brother Eric Monte reportedly shot police officer French on the job. Apparently, Ella and the other 2 officers had pulled the brother’s car for having expired plates when a passenger shot at the police.
French and Monte struggled near the car when another fire was charged at French. The officer was killed on the spot. Likewise, another police officer was critically injured.
The incident occurred around 9:08 p.m in the 6300 block of South Bell Street.
A resident of 1900 block of E. 73rd St, police have charged Monte with first-degree murder of a police officer, attempted first-degree murder, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Similarly, Eric is facing charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, illegal use of a weapon by a felon, and obstruction of justice. However, the third passenger on Morgan’s car remains uncharged.
